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  • Welcome to Nalanda

    Welcome to Nalanda Buddhist Society's website. We hope you enjoy this virtual visit, and stay in touch with our regular updates.

  • Nalanda Centre Operating Hours

    You are welcome to visit us on Mondays to Saturdays, 10am – 5pm | Sundays, 8am – 1pm.

  • Heartfelt appreciation for Family Fun Fair

    We are truly touched by your generous support and selfless service which enable more people to learn Dhamma. THANK YOU!

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  • K. Sri Dhammananda Memorial Day

    We commemorate the 19th anniversary of the passing of Nalanda’s late Spiritual Adviser on 31 August 2025.

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  • Sangha Day at Nalanda

    We invite you and your loved ones to join us in observing ‘Sangha Day’ at Nalanda to honour the virtues and contributions of the monastic community.

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  • Register now for WACANA 2025

    We invite all Buddhist leaders, teachers, thinkers and change-makers to explore how the timeless Dhamma can direct our efforts towards building communal well-being.

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  • Join us as a volunteer

    Whether you are studying or working, young or retired, if you believe in doing good and giving back to society, we warmly welcome you!

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Regular Programmes at Nalanda

Sunday Services

  • Sunday Morning Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Youth Sunday Service
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Youth Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Monthly Sunday Service
    Selected Sundays, 10am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Dhamma Schools

  • Teenage Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Junior Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Family Dhamma School
    Sundays, 9am – 12pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Family Dhamma School
    Saturdays, 2.30pm – 5.30pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru

Weekly Group Meditation

  • Group Meditation @ Serdang
    Wednesdays, 8.30pm – 10.00pm
    Nalanda Centre, Sri Serdang
  • Group Meditation @ JB
    Wednesdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Johor Bahru
  • Group Meditation @ KL
    Thursdays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Kuala Lumpur
  • Group Meditation @ SP
    Fridays, 8.00pm – 10.00pm
    NEO Centre Sungai Petani

Pindacāra (Monks going on Alms-round)

  • Pindacāra @ SK
    1st Saturday, 8.30am
    Bazar Rakyat, Seri Kembangan
  • Pindacāra @ OUG
    3rd Saturday, 8.30 am & 9.30 am
    O.U.G. & Happy Garden markets

Calendar of Events

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Weekly Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JBGroup Meditation at Nalanda Centre
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Weekly Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JBGroup Meditation at Nalanda Centre
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Weekly Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JB
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Weekly Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JB
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News & Updates

8 September 2025
Posted on 8 September 2025
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WACANA Programme Team deep in planning

In the past months, the WACANA Programme Team has been meeting often to plan for the sixth Buddhist Conference, upcoming on 20 December 2025.  The team led by Director of Nalanda Institute Malaysia, Bro. Tan Siang Chye, assessed the needs and challenges of the community, and further consulted with respected teachers as well as Buddhist leaders to compose a meaningful event for the Buddhist community.

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6 September 2025
Posted on 6 September 2025
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Poṭṭhapāda Full-moon Uposatha

Today is the full-moon day of the ‘Poṭṭhapāda’ month.  It’s a time to dedicate ourselves to strengthen our Dhamma practice through observing the Eight Precepts, meditation practice and listening to Dhamma talks.

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5 September 2025
Posted on 5 September 2025
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Nalanda youth leaders graduate with Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies

Nalanda members and devotees extend our heartiest congratulations to Bro. Yeo Disheng and Bro. Lim Ajit, Nalanda Youth leaders on receiving their Master of Arts in Buddhist Studies from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.  Nalanda Buddhist Society had sponsored their participation in the inaugural academic year of Vidyacarana Buddhist Resource under the tutelage of Ven. K.L. Dhammajoti.

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4 September 2025
Posted on 4 September 2025
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WACANA 2025 Buddhist Conference

Nalanda Institute Malaysia and Theravāda Buddhist Council of Malaysia are organising WACANA 2025 Buddhist Conference on Saturday 20 December, in Menara KEN, TTDI Kuala Lumpur.  The theme for this year’s conference is “Awakening to Community Well-being : Contemporary Approaches ”. Find out more at wacana.nalanda.org.my and register today!

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Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centres

NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur

524, Jalan Riang 12,
Taman Gembira, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

NEO Centre, Johor Bahru

30, Jalan Dedap 26, Taman Johor Jaya,
81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

NEO Centre, Sungai Petani

210, Jalan Bandar Mutiara 2/2,
Bandar Mutiara, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

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